DJI Developer MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DJI Developer through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"dji-developer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About DJI Developer MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to the DJI Developer Platform, the industry standard for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This MCP provides 10 tools to manage enterprise drone fleets, monitor real-time telemetry logs, and orchestrate firmware lifecycle management for aircraft and payloads.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DJI Developer tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Fleet Monitoring — List registered aircraft and payloads to track operational readiness and hardware versions
- Flight Orchestration — Retrieve detailed flight logs and telemetry data for post-mission analysis and compliance
- Hardware Intelligence — Get granular health reports and technical specifications for any device in your DJI ecosystem
- Firmware Lifecycle — Check for latest firmware releases and monitor the progress of remote updates programmatically
- Resource Management — Manage organization structures and retrieve pilot profiles linked to your developer account
The DJI Developer MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect DJI Developer to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DJI Developer MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using DJI Developer
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DJI Developer, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the DJI Developer MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DJI Developer through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
DJI Developer + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DJI Developer MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DJI Developer and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query DJI Developer tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from DJI Developer and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine DJI Developer data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
DJI Developer MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DJI Developer to Windsurf via MCP:
create_mission
Create a new flight mission for a drone or dock
get_device_osd
Retrieve real-time flight data (OSD)
get_device_status
Get the online status and basic state of a drone
get_firmware_info
Check firmware versions for a device
get_hms_stats
Retrieve health management system (HMS) alerts
get_media_upload_url
Request a cloud storage upload URL for media
get_mission_status
Check the progress of an active flight mission
list_devices
List all drones and docks bound to your account
list_media_files
List photos and videos captured by a drone
list_waylines
List available flight wayline files
Example Prompts for DJI Developer in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with DJI Developer immediately.
"List all aircraft in my DJI fleet and show their firmware versions."
"What is the health status of aircraft SN 'DJI_SN_12345'?"
"Show me the last flight log for the Mavic 3 Enterprise."
Troubleshooting DJI Developer MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting DJI Developer to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
DJI Developer + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating DJI Developer MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect DJI Developer with your favorite client
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Connect DJI Developer to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
